Accessory Connective Tissue Flashcards

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Ligaments

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fibrous connective tissue: collagen 
connect bone to bone 
provide joint stability 
low vascularization: longer healing than muscle/bone 
slightly flexible
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Tendons

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fibrous connective tissue: collagen
connect muscle to bone
provide joint flexibility
elastic, store and release kinetic energy
low vascularization: longer healing than muscle/bone

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Fascia

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fibrous connective tissue: collagen
surrounds bone, muscle, nerves, organs interconnected links throughout entire body
provides stability and flexibility
vital in force distribution and postural maintenance

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Myofascia

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fascia that surrounds muscles to retain shape, and retain biomechanical efficiency: strength and power production

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Mechanical deformation

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sensory information regarding movement and physical contact/touch relayed through fascia to CNS. Vital for proper motor efficiency, reduction of localized strains.

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elastic

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ability to stretch/lengthen and return to original shape

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plastic

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able to maintain a stretched, shortened state without returning to previous resting length

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Tension/Compression relationships

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e.g. arms overhead stretch causes tensile stretching in anterior compartments and shortening (compression) in posterior compartments

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Fascial meridians

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lines of connective tissue that are interconnected and run throughout the body
anterior, lateral, posterior and spiral myofascial lines

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Superficial front line (SFL)

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Anterior fascial lines, sagittal and parasagittal compartments

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Superficial back line (SBL)

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Posterior compartments, bilateral to spinal column, Triangle shape on posterior proximal LE, sagittal distal LE

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Myofascial Stretching

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myofascial stretch is remodeled through frequent compression and tension (stretching) over time fascia that is not remolded thickens over time affecting posture and restricting movement

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OT implications: fascial meridians

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Analyzing repetitive movements that contribute to poor posture, ineffective fascial remodeling

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Joint Contracture

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shortening of soft tissues (skin, joint capsules, ligaments, tendons, fascia)

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Risk Factors for Joint Contracture

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immobilization
paralysis
muscle imbalance 
Burns, lacerations: scar tissue 
heritable diseases (muscular dystrophy)
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OT implications: joint contracture

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Eval: bony and soft tissue surrounding joint. Assess ROM (goniometry) palpate, assess how ADL/IADL are affected
Tx: regular joint mobility exercise, ROM.
passive stretching
position limbs to facilitate extension
static progressive splinting
extreme cases: surgical intervention